We reviewed 143 papers that described the relationship between moderate drinking of
alcohol and some aspect of cognition. Two types of papers were found:(1) those that …

The concept of VCI has evolved to describe a continuum of cognitive disorders in which
vascular brain injury plays a role, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia …

Background: Short and long sleep duration are associated with increased mortality and
worse global cognitive function, but is unclear if these relations persist after accounting for …

Abstract Background: Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is an inflammatory cytokine that has been
associated with vascular disease and cognitive impairment, but few studies have examined …

In spite of the breakneck speed at which understanding of the biological basis of the aging
process has evolved, the important determinants of aging and longevity have yet to be …

Background and Objectives Recent studies have shown that global cognitive ability tends to
decline faster over time in older adults (≥ 65 years) with epilepsy compared with older …

Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a term used to capture the entire spectrum of
cognitive impairment from mild to more severe forms and includes all forms of stroke (eg …

Abstract Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for diabetes, stroke,
myocardial infarction, and increased mortality, and has been associated with cognition in …

Background and aims Carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) may be used as a
biomarker for early cognitive impairment. However, the results of the association between …

Background: Moderate alcohol intake may slow cognitive decline, and both vascular and
neurodegenerative mechanisms have been implicated. Methods: We examined reported …